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Chinese telecom equipment firm Huawei is targeting to almost triple its smartphone shipments to India to 3 million units during the current year through December, as it aims to deepen its presence in the world’s second-biggest market for such devices, according to Allen Wang, president, consumer device business group, Huawei India. During 2015, Huawei India had more-than-doubled its smartphone shipments into the country to reach one million handsets.
“India will be the most important

With the promise to simplify a user’s experience with its minimalist yet advanced features, China-based Zopo recently launched a budget smartphone Zopo Hero 1. Priced at R11,999, the handset comes with a 5-inch HD IPS display, 13.2-megapixel rear camera, 16 GB storage and battery capacity of 2500mAh. The company claims that Hero 1 offers powerful performance, smooth operation and a long battery life. Let us explore the finer details of the device.
The look and feel of the device is almost

Lava V5 comes with a great design, a 5.5-inch HD display and with thin bezels on top and bottom, which I really appreciate. Lava International has been expanding its mid-budget offerings, which is what most smartphone makers are targeting in India. While Lava’s X10 smartphone was a bit disappointing primarily due to its not-so-great specs, the company is trying to cover up with V5. The Lava V5 is a 4G smartphone and comes with 13 MP rear camera with Samsung ISOCELL image sensor. But

Lava International has been expanding its mid-budget offerings, which is what most smartphone makers are targeting in India. While Lava’s X10 smartphone was a bit disappointing primarily due to its not-so-great specs, the company is trying to cover up with V5. The Lava V5 is a 4G smartphone and comes with 13 MP rear camera with Samsung ISOCELL image sensor. But does the V5 deliver on the performance front? We put it to the test.
What is good?
The camera is the Lava V5’s real str

I have been a fan of Sennheiser Momentum headphones since the first version was launched a couple of years back. Now there is an all-new wireless version of this bit of audio luxury. But not all audiophiles are okay with wireless due to the fears that there will be some loss in quality at the end of the day. Can the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless put paid to these fears?
Let’s get one thing clear. This is not for people who will crib about the price tag and suggest something that costs

Just a few years ago, headphones was something that used to be a must-have accessory for musicians, film producers and professionals in the TV studios. Today, headphones have become one of the most used gadgets, especially among mobile phone users who want to listen to music on the go. Headphones have also become popular because of their versatility; they can be paired with almost any device—mobile phone, tablet or a laptop—to listen to music or take audio calls. There are vario

In some respite to India’s cheapest smartphone makers, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to Ringing Bells Pvt Ltd — the Noida-based firm that created a global buzz after announcing the launch of the controversial Rs.251 “Freedom 251” smartphone last month.
While hearing the plea, the division bench of Justice B.K. Narayan and justice Shashi Kant ordered the UP state government to furnish a status report on an urgent basis by April 5, further dir

The partnership with Saina Nehwal coincides with Honor’s next phase of growth in India, as the e-brand aims to significantly strengthen its market share in the country. (AP) Leading e-brand from Huawei Honor on Wednesday roped in ace badminton player and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal as its brand ambassador in India.
The partnership with Saina Nehwal coincides with Honor’s next phase of growth in India, as the e-brand aims to significantly strengthen its market share in the country

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Apple launches Safari Technology Preview for Web developers on the cutting edge
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Apple is introducing a new version of Safari meant for Web developers, and it will have some impressive technology not found in the consumer version of Safari. Safari Technology Preview is a mix of the stability we expect from Safari with the iterative ...
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Micromax Canvas Spark 3 with a 5.5-inch HD display has been launched for Rs 4,999 exclusively on Snapdeal.
Micromax Canvas Spark 3 with a 5.5-inch HD display is the new entry level, online only smartphone from the Indian manufacturer. Registrations for the new Micromax Canvas Spark 3 will open on Snapdeal from April 1, and the flash sale starts on April 7 at 12 noon. The Canvas Spark 3 will cost Rs 4,999.
Micromax claims that the Canvas Spark series has sold than more than 1 million units

WhatsApp for iOS gets bold, italics, strikethrough formatting options.
WhatsApp on iOS is now letting users format their text to add bold, italics or strikethrough option while messaging friends. The new feature was first spotted on Android version 2.12.535 which was available for Google Play beta testers, although the APK file was also online for regular users to download.
iOS users need to update the app to the latest version. To add bold type the text in between two * (asterisks) symbol

Micromax Canvas Spark 3 with a 5.5-inch HD display has been launched for Rs 4,999 exclusively on Snapdeal.
Micromax Canvas Spark 3 with a 5.5-inch HD display is the new entry level, online only smartphone from the Indian manufacturer. Registrations for the new Micromax Canvas Spark 3 will open on Snapdeal from April 1, and the flash sale starts on April 7 at 12 noon. The Canvas Spark 3 will cost Rs 4,999.
Micromax claims that the Canvas Spark series has sold than more than 1 million units

Xiaomi Mi 5 will launch in India tomorrow. The price of the Mi 5 smartphone remains a secret, for now.
Xiaomi Mi 5 is launching in India tomorrow. Like any Xiaomi phone, there is a lot of anticipation and buzz around the launch of the phone. The one thing people want to know is the price as everything else about the device in the public domain thanks to the big global launch of the phone at the MWC in Barcelona last month.
But what will the price be? My guess is Rs 24,990 for the base model. Tha

Twitter has announced a new feature to make images more accessible for visually impaired users.
Twitter has announced a new feature which will help make their platform more accessible for visually impaired users. The feature will now let users add alternative text (alt text) to images in tweets, which is a description for the image.
Twitter says the new feature will be available for its iOS and Android app users.
In a blogpost announcing the new feature, Twitter points out that the same ca

Japan-based video game giant Nintendo has announced to launch “Miitomo” — its first ever app that lets users create a cartoon-like character that plays games and socialises with other players — in the US on Thursday.
Currently available in Japan, Miitomo will be available first in the US and then in countries like Canada, Britain, France and Russia, among others, geekwire.com reported on Wednesday.
The smartphone application lets users create avatars called “Miis&rd

Benchmarks and specs of Le 2, the successor to the Le 1s by LeEco, have been spotted online.
Le 2, the successor to the Le 1S by LeEco, formerly known as LeTv, has been spotted online on GFXBench. LeEco is holding an event on April 20 in Beijing, where it is expected to launch a new smartphone and based on the leaks, the Le 2 is likely to be revealed at the event.
The GFXBench test result which is available here, shows that the Le 2 will come with a 5.5-inch full HD display, the MediaTek Helio

Intex Aqua Gen X comes with a metal unibody design, and a 5.5-inch FHD display.
Smartphone makers in India are constantly trying to position themselves in the affordable segment and Intex is one of the original ones from the Indian stable. Be it China’s LeEco’s Le 1s, Huawei Honor 5X, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 or Lenovo K4 Note; the devices promise some really good specs in under Rs 13,000.
With Intex Aqua GenX, the company is offering a good-looking smartphone with a crisp display.
Intex

Flipkart claims to have 75 million registered users.
Flipkart claims it has crossed 75 million registered customers in India, making it the first online retail marketplace to reach this milestone in a single country after United States and China.
The company said in a press statement that with this number its registered customer base stands at over 60 per cent of the entire wireless and broadband connections in India. TRAI’s March 2016 numbers put the number of broadband connections in th

pple remains in the dark about how to restore the security of its flagship product after the FBI announced that it has hacked into the iPhone used by the San Bernandino shooter.
The FBI’s announcement that it mysteriously hacked into an iPhone is a public setback for Apple Inc, as consumers suddenly discover they can’t keep their most personal information safe. Meanwhile, Apple remains in the dark about how to restore the security of its flagship product.
The government said it was

The Justice Department will disclose over the next two weeks whether it will continue with its bid to compel Apple to help access an iPhone in a Brooklyn drug case. (Source: Reuters)
If the US Department of Justice asks a New York court to force Apple Inc to unlock an iPhone, the technology company could push the government to reveal how it accessed the phone which belonged to a shooter in San Bernardino, a source familiar with the situation said.
The Justice Department will disclose over the n

A Google Loon Balloon before a lift-off.
Initial reservation notwithstanding, the Centre has set the ball rolling on innovative pilot projects by Google and Microsoft for potentially expanding Internet reach in India and had asked Google India to submit a revised proposal with a new frequency band for deploying its Project Loon in India.
Google, which had approached the Department of Information and Technology (DeitY) late last year to conduct pilot test of Project Loon in the frequency band 70